Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 23 | 37 | 30 | 126 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets downed the Suns 126-114. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nuggets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
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.
- 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.