Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
82
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 16 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 82 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 16 | 26 | 29 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Nuggets 105-82. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
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.