Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 22 | 25 | 34 | 111 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 25 | 35 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets survived the Trail Blazers 113-111. Nuggets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.