Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers survived the Nuggets 123-119. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.