Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 35 | 33 | 22 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 17 | 34 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Nuggets 117-113. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.