Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Phoenix SunsSuns
135
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 31 | 38 | 33 | 135 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 31 | 35 | 27 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Suns took care of the Nuggets 135-119. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.