Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 18 | 34 | 25 | 98 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets fended off the Suns 104-98. Every possession went the Nuggets way. The Nuggets bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.