Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 96 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets held off the Lakers 102-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.