Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 31 | 29 | 38 | 133 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Nuggets 133-117. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nuggets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.