Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 23 | 34 | 22 | 105 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 24 | 20 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Nuggets 105-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.