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Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
120
away
Chemistry Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
111
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 31 33 30 26 120
Denver NuggetsNuggets 31 29 25 26 111

After Action Report

The Suns fended off the Nuggets 120-111. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.