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Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
74
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
123
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 16 26 25 7 74
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 38 23 35 27 123

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Clippers rolled past the Nuggets 123-74. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; shots just aren't falling for the Nuggets lately. The Nuggets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.