Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Nuggets 122-116. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.