Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 24 | 33 | 25 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Nuggets handled the Trail Blazers 109-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.