Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 113 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Lakers survived the Nuggets 113-111. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.