Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
80
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 14 | 30 | 21 | 15 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets pulled away from the Lakers 97-80. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nuggets. Nuggets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.