Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
133
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 133 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 133-106. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.