Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 102 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 23 | 34 | 21 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Lakers 107-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.