Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 6
Denver NuggetsNuggets
135
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Phoenix SunsSuns
144
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 43 | 38 | 20 | 34 | 135 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 36 | 47 | 31 | 144 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Nuggets 144-135. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.