Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 38 | 14 | 101 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 17 | 32 | 23 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Nuggets 101-100. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.