Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Nuggets 116-102. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.