Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 111 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets downed the Clippers 111-101. Nuggets torched the Clippers on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in; the Nuggets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.