Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 122 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 25 | 25 | 34 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Lakers squeaked past the Nuggets 122-119. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.