Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 33 | 35 | 22 | 121 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Nuggets 121-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.