Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 25 | 16 | 33 | 97 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Nuggets 97-91. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.