Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 92 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers demolished the Nuggets 124-92. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.