Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 29 | 30 | 20 | 109 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 26 | 19 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Lakers snuck past the Nuggets 109-104. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · 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.