Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 23 | 36 | 30 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 31 | 34 | 25 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Nuggets 120-113. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.