Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 25 | 34 | 30 | 118 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Clippers ran roughshod over the Nuggets 118-87. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.