Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 26 | 34 | 32 | 116 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 37 | 27 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Nuggets 116-112. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.