Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 96 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 19 | 22 | 30 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 101-96. Ugly basketball, but the Nuggets did just enough. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.