Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers fended off the Nuggets 120-114. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Nuggets. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.