Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 27 | 23 | 33 | 117 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 17 | 20 | 35 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets buried the Clippers 117-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; the Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.