Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 37 | 22 | 33 | 118 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 21 | 35 | 36 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns snuck past the Nuggets 121-118. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.