Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
140
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 140 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Nuggets 140-131. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.