Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 19 | 29 | 40 | 111 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 53 | 24 | 15 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Lakers 116-111. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.