Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 19 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 93 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 28 | 21 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Nuggets 99-93. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.