Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 102 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Nuggets 102-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.