Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 12 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 10 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Lakers 119-117 in overtime. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.