Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 21 | 27 | 20 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Nuggets 105-97. Lakers' offense had its way with the Nuggets. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.