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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.