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Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
120
away
Chemistry Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
110
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 29 28 30 33 120
Denver NuggetsNuggets 27 31 32 20 110

After Action Report

The Clippers pulled away from the Nuggets 120-110. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; the Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.