Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
130
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 37 | 32 | 33 | 130 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 31 | 24 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Nuggets ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 130-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.