Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 28 | 34 | 35 | 129 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 33 | 39 | 31 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Trail Blazers 133-129. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.