Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 19 | 31 | 35 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 30 | 21 | 35 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Lakers 112-108. Nuggets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.