Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 25 | 25 | 21 | 28 | 99 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets ran roughshod over the Clippers 119-99. Every possession went the Nuggets way. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.