Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 115 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 31 | 29 | 17 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Nuggets 115-113. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.