Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 18 | 24 | 20 | 27 | 89 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Nuggets 113-89. Lakers torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.