Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 112 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 23 | 19 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Nuggets 112-97. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.