Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 107 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets edged the Lakers 115-107. Every possession went the Nuggets way. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nuggets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.