Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Denver NuggetsNuggets
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 96 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets demolished the Lakers 122-96. Nuggets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.