Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 24 | 34 | 32 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 28 | 30 | 38 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Nuggets 128-119. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Nuggets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.