Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 12 | 31 | 24 | 25 | 92 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 18 | 32 | 43 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets buried the Lakers 120-92. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.