Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 110 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 27 | 49 | 24 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets handled the Trail Blazers 120-110. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.