Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 28 | 25 | 17 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Trail Blazers 100-96. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nuggets. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.