Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 20 | 35 | 26 | 113 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 21 | 38 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Suns 117-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets couldn't shake the cold spell; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.