Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 30 | 33 | 17 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 30 | 32 | 21 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Nuggets 118-103. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Nuggets. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
