Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 127 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 36 | 22 | 22 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets pulled away from the Lakers 127-110. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.