Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 29 | 25 | 32 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Nuggets 106-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.