Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 32 | 18 | 22 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 28 | 22 | 19 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 104-100. Ugly basketball, but the Nuggets did just enough. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.