Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
84
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 32 | 23 | 32 | 117 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 19 | 18 | 20 | 27 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Nuggets 117-84. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.