Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
110
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 35 | 26 | 24 | 110 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 18 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets buried the Suns 110-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; the Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.