Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 15 | 27 | 30 | 99 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 22 | 20 | 28 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Nuggets 99-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.