Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Nuggets edged the Trail Blazers 97-90. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nuggets. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.