Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 41 | 27 | 22 | 116 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 26 | 15 | 33 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Nuggets 116-99. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.