Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 26 | 33 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets squeaked past the Lakers 115-113. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.