Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 20 | 28 | 18 | 21 | 87 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets pulled away from the Clippers 99-87. The Clippers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nuggets. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets; the Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.