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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
105
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Chemistry Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
110
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 27 26 31 21 105
Denver NuggetsNuggets 29 23 35 23 110

After Action Report

The Nuggets squeaked past the Clippers 110-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Clippers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.
  • Clippers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.