Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Trail Blazers 120-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them.
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.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.