Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 27 | 21 | 30 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 30 | 35 | 22 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers fended off the Nuggets 118-112. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Nuggets. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.