Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets held off the Trail Blazers 111-105. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers are in a full-on tailspin. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.