Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 116 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 28 | 28 | 36 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Suns 119-116. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; the Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.