Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 123 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 25 | 33 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Nuggets 123-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Nuggets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.