Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 102 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets handled the Lakers 120-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.