Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 29 | 26 | 33 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 36 | 33 | 20 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Nuggets 119-118. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Nuggets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.