Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 101 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets handled the Lakers 112-101. Nuggets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.