Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 123 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Lakers handled the Nuggets 123-108. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.