Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 119 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 39 | 29 | 28 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets survived the Lakers 124-119. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.