Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 22 | 30 | 26 | 15 | 121 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 37 | 23 | 24 | 11 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Trail Blazers 121-117 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.