Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 34 | 27 | 20 | 101 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 21 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Clippers 101-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.