![]() Denver led 38-25 on Tuesday night after the first. The Nuggets’ increased effort was apparent with Aaron Gordon successfully wrestling away a loose ball that led to points. The Blazers did not score until the 7:53 mark when Damian Lillard made a technical free throw (via Austin Rivers’ three-second violation). ![]() The Nuggets held the Blazers without a field goal for the opening four minutes of the first quarter - holding Portland to 0-8 shooting - to jump start Denver’s early lead. The Blazers were also called for nine fouls in the third quarter alone.ģ. Portland had its own issues with the officiating, though, with starters Jusuf Nurkic and Robert Covington getting in early foul trouble. And 10,500 in attendance chanted - “REF YOU (STINK)!” - in unison at Ball Arena. Nikola Jokic earned a technical for arguing a no-call in the post. MPJ got sent to the bench after his fourth whistle. The officiating was active in the third quarter with the Nuggets accounting for nine fouls as Portland took its first lead of the game. (1) of the Denver Nuggets walk off the court after the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. But he finished strong with 26 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists - including the game-clinching triple in double-overtime. Porter must be at the top of his game moving forward if the Nuggets expect to win this series.Ģ. Porter got in early foul trouble that limited his third-quarter production. His first bucket, a second-chance layup resulting from pure hustle, set the tone. The Blazers have won their last two games but have only won six games since Nov. Nikola Jokic had 18 rebounds, 11 assists and eight points before sitting for good with 2:22 left in the third quarter. Nuggets odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets. (AP) JaMychal Green had 20 points and 10 rebounds off the bench and the Denver Nuggets pushed their winning streak to six games with a 124-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. Porter dropped 14 points by halftime on 6-of-8 shooting (2-of-3 from deep). The Portland Trail Blazers (16-24) open a six-game road trip Thursday when they face the Denver Nuggets (20-19).Tip-off is 10 p.m. He delivered on Tuesday night at Ball Arena. all but guaranteed his lagging play would improve in Game 5 against the Blazers. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menuġ.
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