Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 32 | 24 | 27 | 117 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 27 | 21 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Suns ran roughshod over the Nuggets 117-97. Suns' offense had its way with the Nuggets. Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
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.