Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 23 | 21 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Nuggets edged the Trail Blazers 116-107. Nuggets torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Nuggets bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.