Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Denver NuggetsNuggets
126
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Los Angeles ClippersClippers
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 40 | 32 | 26 | 28 | 126 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 34 | 30 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets knocked off the Clippers 126-119. The tempo dragged the Clippers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.