Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 24 | 33 | 28 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 22 | 35 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets edged the Trail Blazers 113-106. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.