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nathan) are the champions!
Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
82
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 17 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 89 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets edged the Suns 89-82. The Nuggets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.