Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 102 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets outlasted the Lakers 113-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.