Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 31 | 35 | 38 | 131 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 30 | 23 | 37 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Nuggets 131-123. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.