Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 27 | 18 | 32 | 107 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Nuggets 124-107. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. 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 · 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.