Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 116 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 27 | 27 | 35 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets squeaked past the Lakers 121-116. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.