Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 36 | 23 | 26 | 116 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 14 | 32 | 29 | 18 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Nuggets 116-93. Lakers torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.