Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 99 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets handled the Lakers 117-99. Nuggets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.