Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
94
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 30 | 21 | 34 | 117 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Suns rolled past the Nuggets 117-94. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.