Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 24 | 20 | 28 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 26 | 30 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 104-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.