Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 29 | 23 | 33 | 112 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 26 | 31 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Nuggets 112-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.