Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 22 | 37 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Nuggets edged the Trail Blazers 117-109. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.