Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 33 | 38 | 16 | 116 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 40 | 28 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Suns squeaked past the Nuggets 116-115. Suns' offense had its way with the Nuggets. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.