Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 32 | 25 | 27 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 20 | 28 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets downed the Trail Blazers 114-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.