Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 100 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 19 | 36 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets fended off the Lakers 109-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.