Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Nuggets 125-117. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.