Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 15 | 31 | 34 | 101 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Lakers 105-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.