Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 113 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 19 | 32 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Lakers 115-113. Nuggets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.