Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Highlights: It was Nuggets vs Trail Blazers in the NBA Preseason. The match Denver Nuggets vs Trail Blazers ended in a 126-96 win for the Denver Nuggets.
The Nuggets and the Trail Blazers faced each other in the Western-Conference semi-finals in the 2019 NBA Playoffs. The series was very tight and the had to be decided in the Final Game 7.
Although, this time, in the NBA Preseason the game was not tight at all. The Denver Nuggets had an explosive start to the game. They scored 41 points in just the first quarter to attain a massive 17 points lead.
By the end of the 2nd quarter, the Nuggets were 19 points ahead. They kept the pressure on and always had the lead in the game. They shot an impressive 52.3% from the field. They shot 41.3% from beyond the arc. The Trail Blazers shot only 28.6%.
Another major reason for such a massive lead for the Nuggets was the rebound advantage the Nuggets had. The Nugget had 22 more rebounds than the Trail Blazers and it reflected on the board. They also had 16 more assists than the Trail Blazers.
Micheal Porter Jr’s halftime buzzer-beater
Michael Porter Jr. (10 PTS) before the halftime buzzer to give the @nuggets a 69-50 lead! #NBAPreseason
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— NBA (@NBA) December 17, 2020
Q3 4:13 POR 62 · DEN 86
Nikola Jokic accounts for 82.4% of the team’s points in the 3rd quarter (6 points, 3 assists, 8 points created from assists)
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Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Stats
Points leaders
Robert Covington had the highest points for the Portland Trail Blazers. He scored 15 points with a 6/9 FG.
For the Nuggets, it was Paul Millsap who had 18 points with a 6/10 FG. He also converted all 4 of his free throws.
Assists leaders
Damian Lillard had the highest assists for the Trail Blazers. He dished out 4 assists in 30 minutes. He turned the ball over 2 times.
Nikola Jokic had 8 assists in 25 minutes. He turned the ball over 5 times.
Rebounds leaders
Jusuf Nurkic grabbed 8 boards for the Trail Blazers, 3 of which were offensive rebounds.
For the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic completed his double-double by grabbing 11 boards. Only one offensive rebound.
Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Highlights
Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Box Scores
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Match Details: Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers
Time: 07:30 A.M.
Date: 17-12-2020
Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers in NBA Preseason LIVE Match Preview
Match Preview – Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets look for a win after losing their preseason starter to the Warriors. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 105 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 107 points on 43.8 percent shooting.
Nikola Jokic is averaging 26 points and 10 rebounds while Gary Harris is averaging 11 points and three assists. Monte Morris is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Hartenstein is grabbing four rebounds.
The Denver Nuggets are shooting 28 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 27.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48 rebounds per game.
Match Preview – Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers have a 1-1 record against the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Preseason.
They will look for one more preseason win after dividing their first two games against the Kings. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 116.5 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 111.5 points on 39.9 percent shooting.
Harry Giles III is averaging 18.5 points and two assists while Gary Trent Jr. is averaging 17.5 points and two rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick Jones Jr. is grabbing 5.5 rebounds.
The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 45.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 30.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.5 rebounds per game.
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Nuggets possible starting 5:
Jamal Murray, Gary Harris, Michael Porter Jr., Paul Millsap, Nikola Jokic
Trail Blazers possible starting 5:
Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, Robert Covington, Carmelo Anthony, Jusuf Nurkic
Editors pick
