Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 40 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 126-122. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.