Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
Denver NuggetsNuggets
133
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 34 | 26 | 38 | 133 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 38 | 28 | 28 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets handled the Lakers 133-123. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.