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Portland overpowered Denver and evened the series

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The Portland Trail Blazers saw the Denver Nuggets come back from a double-digit deficit, but they stood tall and earn the road win (90-97) to tie the series (1-1).

The Blazers were in front for the majority of the night and led by as many as 17 points (35-52). The Nuggets attempted to turn things around, but Portland brought its lead back to double digits multiple times during the game (66-78, 77-88, 84-94).

Denver, though, cut the deficit to five late in the fourth quarter (90-95), yet Nikola Jokic missed the three-pointer and the hosts never threatened again.

Six players scored in double figures for the winners, with C.J McCollum leading the way with a game-high 20 points.

Five players scored in double figures for the losing squad, with Jokic coming very close to another triple-double (16 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists).

Game 3 will be played in Portland on Friday (03/05).

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