Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 37 | 27 | 36 | 131 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 22 | 30 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets handled the Trail Blazers 131-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.