Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
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Phoenix SunsSuns
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 22 | 31 | 32 | 114 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 33 | 22 | 21 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets held off the Suns 114-108. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.