Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 122 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 35 | 28 | 35 | 129 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets fended off the Lakers 129-122. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers steamroller is in full effect right now. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.