Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 111 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 29 | 28 | 21 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Nuggets 111-106. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.