Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 34 | 24 | 33 | 116 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 33 | 34 | 25 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets snuck past the Trail Blazers 120-116. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.