Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 19 | 33 | 32 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Nuggets outlasted the Lakers 118-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.