Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 34 | 17 | 27 | 101 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 40 | 25 | 32 | 27 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns demolished the Nuggets 124-101. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Nuggets came in with something to prove after a 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. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.