Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
82
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 20 | 40 | 26 | 27 | 113 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 9 | 19 | 26 | 28 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Clippers buried the Nuggets 113-82. The Clippers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Nuggets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.