Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Nuggets outlasted the Suns 116-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.