Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 104 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 14 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Nuggets 104-97. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.