Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
72
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 7 | 30 | 12 | 72 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets rolled past the Lakers 104-72. Lineup balance gave the Nuggets a clear synergy edge. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.