Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 24 | 35 | 30 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 30 | 21 | 30 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Lakers 109-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.