Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
133
away
Chemistry
Cold
Denver NuggetsNuggets
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 133 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 35 | 37 | 34 | 136 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets snuck past the Lakers 136-133. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.