Jan 24, 2014

1/24/2014 12:47:00 AM
The Denver Nuggets had everything going as they turned a 67-59 halftime lead into a 15 point lead shortly after break to later find themselves catching the "Only Train in Town" running with the "Only Game in Town".

Behind a 26 point 2nd half and a career-high 44 points from West All-Star Reserve to be LaMarcus Aldridge the Blazers get a 110-105 "W" as they made the necessary plays down the stretch to beat the Nugs as the Nugs self-imploded. Rip City Shooting Guard Wes Matthews added 24 points while Robin Lopez and Damian Lillard chipped in with 12 and 11 points respectively. The L-Train also grabbed 13 Oranges as Lopez totaled nine Oranges.

The Nuggets just made too many mistakes down the stretch with an Elite PG running the Show in Ty Lawson. Couple that with 19 turnovers and a -14 in Free Throw Attempts...the Nugs put themselves in a position late coming out of the Motel not to get the "W". Wilson Chandler led the Nugs with 18 points as "Foye Boy" Nugs Combo Guard Randy Foye added 14 points with Law Dawg 13 and eleven helpers along with Nate Robinson's 13 points. A +18 from the Arc kept the Nugs in it late but back to back possessions under 20 seconds getting nothing doomed them in the end.

The Blazers move to 32-11 while the Nugs fall to 20-21 as their Roller Coaster Ride continues...

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