Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 32 | 40 | 21 | 129 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers handled the Nuggets 129-119. Trail Blazers torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.