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Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
122
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Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
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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.