Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
132
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 20 | 29 | 34 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 32 | 26 | 42 | 132 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Nuggets 132-115. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.