Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Denver NuggetsNuggets
144
away
Phoenix SunsSuns
131
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 34 | 41 | 41 | 144 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 35 | 36 | 36 | 24 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the Suns 144-131. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Nuggets steamroller is in full effect right now; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them.
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.
- 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.