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Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
96
away
Chemistry Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 23 25 20 28 96
Phoenix SunsSuns 37 24 21 20 102

After Action Report

The Suns fended off the Nuggets 102-96. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.