Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 118 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns outlasted the Nuggets 127-118. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.