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Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
131
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 29 24 28 35 116
Denver NuggetsNuggets 29 33 33 36 131

After Action Report

The Nuggets handled the Suns 131-116. Nuggets torched the Suns on the offensive end. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

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.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.