97
–
112
RECAP
Portland dominated inside, overwhelming Denver in the paint.
Daniel Gafford led with 45 points and set the tone throughout.
Live Recap
Portland 112 · Denver 97
- TIPFrom the opening possessions, it had that ‘anything can happen’ feel.
- EARLYPortland found small edges early — nothing huge, just steady pressure.
- EARLYThe middle quarters were about discipline — one extra pass, one extra stop.
- MIDPortland kept getting downhill and living in the paint.
- SWINGLate in the fourth, Portland pulled away and slammed the door.
- SWING⭐ Daniel Gafford delivered a scoring avalanche, dominance on the glass — 45 PTS, 16 REB, 2 AST.
- FINALFinal: Portland 112, Denver 97.
Paint Control Ball Movement
FG%
49.5%
REB
49
AST
34
FASTBREAK
18
What Decided the Game
- Portland moved the ball better, creating higher quality looks.
- Portland dominated inside, scoring consistently in the paint.
