Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 18 | 33 | 34 | 114 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 26 | 26 | 32 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Lakers edged the Nuggets 114-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.