Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
94
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 13 | 34 | 33 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 19 | 25 | 33 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets shocked the Trail Blazers 105-94. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Nuggets are in a full-on tailspin; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.