Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
88
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 18 | 23 | 29 | 99 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 16 | 24 | 25 | 88 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Trail Blazers handled the Nuggets 99-88. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.