Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
95
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 17 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 95 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Nuggets 111-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · 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.