It would be hard to script a better homestand for the Denver Nuggets. With a 124-95 victory over a familiar foe in the Portland Trail Blazers, Denver swept its week-long stay in the Mile High City and extended its winning streak to five games. Hot 3-point shooting and a dominant performance from the second unit fueled the comfortable victory.
Although both teams struggled offensively to begin Sunday’s game, Denver got more stops in the opening five minutes to earn a 10-2 lead. Portland shot 1-of-8 during this stretch, compared to 4-of-12 for the Nuggets. Things didn’t get much better for the Trail Blazers during the rest of the quarter, as Nikola Jokiu0107 dished out seven assists in the frame as Denver secured a 33-18 advantage after the first 12 minutes.