Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 15 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 93 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Nuggets 124-93. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.