Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 25 | 27 | 16 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 38 | 29 | 35 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers rolled past the Nuggets 128-98. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Nuggets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.