Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 21 | 32 | 22 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 25 | 32 | 17 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Nuggets 99-97. Suns torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Nuggets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.