Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 99 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Nuggets 99-93. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Nuggets lately. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.