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Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 24 34 35 25 118
Denver NuggetsNuggets 33 31 32 24 120

After Action Report

In Denver, the Nuggets survived the Clippers 120-118. Nuggets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Clippers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.