Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 27 | 33 | 37 | 126 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 37 | 32 | 26 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Nuggets 126-121. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.