Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 25 | 21 | 28 | 100 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets rolled past the Lakers 121-100. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.