Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 17 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 88 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 35 | 27 | 33 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Nuggets 124-88. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. 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. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.