Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 43 | 30 | 18 | 13 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 36 | 30 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Nuggets 125-104. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nuggets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.