Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Los Angeles LakersLakers
142
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 41 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 142 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 27 | 35 | 29 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Nuggets 142-126. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets steamroller is in full effect right now.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.