Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 117 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Trail Blazers 122-117. Nuggets torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.