Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 27 | 25 | 32 | 115 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 25 | 30 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Lakers 117-115. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.