Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 26 | 20 | 17 | 90 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 46 | 31 | 22 | 129 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers demolished the Nuggets 129-90. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Nuggets. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.