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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
84
away
Chemistry Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 19 30 12 23 84
Denver NuggetsNuggets 20 23 29 27 99

After Action Report

The Nuggets pulled away from the Clippers 99-84. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Clippers. Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Clippers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.