Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
away
Phoenix SunsSuns
141
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 101 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 41 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 141 |
After Action Report
The Suns ran roughshod over the Nuggets 141-101. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.