Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
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Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 14 | 31 | 24 | 28 | 97 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 34 | 25 | 29 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets blew the doors off the Lakers 124-97. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.