Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 26 | 23 | 38 | 111 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 21 | 34 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets edged the Lakers 119-111. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Lakers. Shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.