Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
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Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
120
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 19 | 25 | 31 | 23 | 98 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 30 | 38 | 23 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Clippers ran roughshod over the Nuggets 120-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.