Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 104 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets took care of the Lakers 116-104. Nuggets' positional fit overwhelmed the Lakers rotation. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.