Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 92 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 36 | 26 | 31 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets blew the doors off the Lakers 129-92. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
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.