Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
90
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Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 90 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 31 | 25 | 36 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Nuggets 124-90. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.