Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 14 | 18 | 33 | 23 | 88 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 17 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns buried the Nuggets 112-88. Every possession went the Suns way. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.