Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 101 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 40 | 33 | 26 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 129-101. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · 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.