Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 26 | 31 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Lakers 110-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.