Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Denver NuggetsNuggets
110
away
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 110 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 30 | 25 | 31 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Clippers 110-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Nuggets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.