Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 26 | 19 | 29 | 102 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 18 | 24 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Nuggets 102-98. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.