Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 18 | 21 | 29 | 37 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 19 | 27 | 32 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Lakers 105-102. Nuggets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.