Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 21 | 32 | 19 | 98 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 27 | 20 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Suns 98-96. Every possession went the Nuggets way. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.