Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 23 | 31 | 30 | 115 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Trail Blazers took care of the Nuggets 115-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.