Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 33 | 26 | 29 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 40 | 27 | 33 | 20 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers snuck past the Nuggets 120-119. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.