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Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 35 29 27 25 116
Phoenix SunsSuns 25 33 32 21 111

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Nuggets snuck past the Suns 116-111. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.