Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 119 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Nuggets 119-93. Lakers torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.