Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 19 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Nuggets 122-99. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers steamroller is in full effect right now; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.