Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
134
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 31 | 30 | 37 | 134 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Lakers outlasted the Nuggets 134-126. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.