Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 105 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets outlasted the Lakers 113-105. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.