Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 118 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 20 | 28 | 30 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Nuggets 118-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · 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.