Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
79
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 17 | 31 | 11 | 79 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 30 | 22 | 37 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Clippers blew the doors off the Nuggets 115-79. Ugly basketball, but the Clippers did just enough. The Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Clippers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nuggets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.