Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 26 | 36 | 29 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Nuggets downed the Lakers 121-103. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.