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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
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Chemistry Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 25 29 35 25 114
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 31 33 26 36 126

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers handled the Nuggets 126-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nuggets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.