Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 17 | 27 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets fended off the Lakers 111-105. Every possession went the Nuggets way. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.