AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being called for a foul on Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter of the Trailblazers' 97-90 win on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDamian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers drives as Torrey Craig (3) of the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic (15) defend during the first quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets loses a rebound during the third quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPaul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets loses the ball out of bounds as Rodney Hood (5) of the Portland Trail Blazers and Zach Collins (33) defend during the second quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets shoots under the rim during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Portland Trail Blazers for the second game of the second round of the playoffs at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on Monday, April 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMichael Malone of the Denver Nuggets shouts to his team as they play the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDamian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers scores on Torrey Craig (3) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostEnes Kanter (00) of the Portland Trail Blazers defends Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets hard during the fourth quarter of the Trailblazers' 97-90 win on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDamian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers drives on Mason Plumlee (24) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets looks up during the first quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWill Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets gestures before the first quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostEnes Kanter (00) of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots over Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostEvan Turner (1) of the Portland Trail Blazers scores over Paul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDamian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers looks for a foul call after taking contact from Torrey Craig (3) of the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic (15) during the first quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWill Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets sits on the floor after being fouled against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter of the Trailblazers' 97-90 win on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostClark Enis wears a shirt with Jamal Murray's face on it during the first quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMason Plumlee (24) of the Denver Nuggets and Torrey Craig (3) defend Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post,Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets drops back like Tom Brady to run the break as Enes Kanter (00) of the Portland Trail Blazers and Evan Turner (1) defend during the second quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets drives on Evan Turner (1) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets and Paul Millsap (4) vie for a rebound against Enes Kanter (00) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter of the Trailblazers' 97-90 win on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGary Harris (14) and Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets celebrate some momentum during the third quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTorrey Craig (3) of the Denver Nuggets sports a mask after a collision earlier in the game with Zach Collins (33) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDenver Nuggets fans cheer in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Portland Trail Blazers for the second game of the second round of the playoffs at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on Monday, April 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMonte Morris (11) of the Denver Nuggets dishes as Evan Turner (1) of the Portland Trail Blazers defends during the second quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMalik Beasley (25) of the Denver Nuggets awaits the action against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter of the Trailblazers' 97-90 win on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets shows signs of frustration as the Nuggets fall behind by double digits to the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDenver Nuggets fans react to losing in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Portland Trail Blazers for the second game of the second round of the playoffs at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on Monday, April 29, 2019.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostPaul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets shoots a free-throw while players box out for a rebound during the second half. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Portland Trail Blazers for the second game of the second round of the playoffs at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on Monday, April 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPaul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets struggles to control the ball during the third quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets gets up after being knocked down and no foul called during the third quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAl-Farouq Aminu (8) of the Portland Trail Blazers argues that he was fouled in the act of shooting by Paul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets rather than on the floor as was the call during the second quarter on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDamian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers lies on the ground after fouling Paul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets who stole the ball from him during the fourth quarter of the Trailblazers' 97-90 win on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostEnes Kanter (00) of the Portland Trail Blazers is held back by Rodney Hood (5) after a scuffle broke out during the fourth quarter of the Trailblazers' 97-90 win on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRodney Hood (5) of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to hitting a three to stop the bleeding against the Denver Nuggets to regain a 10-point lead during the fourth quarter of the Trailblazers' 97-90 win on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being called for his fifth foul as Enes Kanter (00) of the Portland Trail Blazers looks his direction during the fourth quarter of the Trailblazers' 97-90 win on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDamian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers points to indicate that Gary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets went out of bounds during the fourth quarter of the Trailblazers' 97-90 win on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to Gary Harris (14) being called for fouling Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter of the Trailblazers' 97-90 win on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being called for a foul on Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter of the Trailblazers' 97-90 win on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTorrey Craig (3) of the Denver Nuggets lies on the ground after taking solid contact from Enes Kanter (00) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter of the Trailblazers' 97-90 win on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets walks off the court after the fourth quarter of the Portland Trailblazers' 97-90 win on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
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Gary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being called for a foul on Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter of the Trailblazers' 97-90 win on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game two of their second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
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Getting your player ready...
The Portland Trail Blazers evened their best-of-seven series with the Denver Nuggets by way of a 97-90 win on Wednesday evening in Denver.










































