Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 29 | 18 | 31 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 104-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
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.