Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Nuggets 123-95. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.