Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 27 | 18 | 33 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 24 | 39 | 33 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Nuggets 127-101. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.