Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 39 | 30 | 25 | 126 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets outlasted the Lakers 126-116. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' 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 · 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.