Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 38 | 30 | 25 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 29 | 28 | 38 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Lakers 118-114. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.