Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 18 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Nuggets took care of the Lakers 108-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.