Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Phoenix SunsSuns
123
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 37 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 123 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 34 | 21 | 22 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Suns handled the Nuggets 123-104. Suns' offense had its way with the Nuggets. Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets. The Suns bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.