Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Phoenix SunsSuns
127
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
135
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 10 | 127 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 38 | 29 | 24 | 18 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets edged the Suns 135-127 in overtime. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.