Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 36 | 21 | 30 | 12 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 19 | 33 | 27 | 16 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Nuggets 126-122 in overtime. Lakers' offense had its way with the Nuggets. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.