Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
132
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 38 | 18 | 25 | 113 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 36 | 32 | 33 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns handled the Nuggets 132-113. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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 · 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.