Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 31 | 30 | 22 | 109 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 28 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Nuggets pulled away from the Clippers 109-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.