Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 28 | 40 | 32 | 128 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the Lakers 128-111. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.