Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
137
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 36 | 30 | 35 | 137 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Nuggets ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 137-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.