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Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
135
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Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
119
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 34 32 39 30 135
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 28 31 26 34 119

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Nuggets shocked the Clippers 135-119. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. The Nuggets couldn't shake the cold spell; Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.