Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 107 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets outlasted the Lakers 124-107. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- 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.