Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 26 | 19 | 26 | 103 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets downed the Trail Blazers 119-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nuggets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · 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.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.