Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 19 | 28 | 21 | 32 | 100 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 19 | 27 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Nuggets 100-99. Every possession went the Suns way. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.