Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 32 | 24 | 32 | 112 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 34 | 22 | 20 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Nuggets 112-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers are in a full-on tailspin; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.