Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
121
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 108 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 28 | 37 | 29 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets downed the Suns 121-108. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets couldn't shake the cold spell. 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.