Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 25 | 31 | 34 | 109 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers stunned the Nuggets 109-108. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.