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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
127
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Chemistry Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
95
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 33 29 31 34 127
Denver NuggetsNuggets 22 30 15 28 95

After Action Report

The Clippers rolled past the Nuggets 127-95. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.