Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 23 | 19 | 27 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 34 | 29 | 22 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Nuggets 111-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · 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.