Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 39 | 29 | 20 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets edged the Trail Blazers 116-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets couldn't shake the cold spell; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.