Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 32 | 26 | 25 | 112 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 34 | 22 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 114-112. Nuggets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss.
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.