Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 19 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 100 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 20 | 32 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Suns 100-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.