Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers held off the Nuggets 107-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.