Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 35 | 35 | 28 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 40 | 30 | 23 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Nuggets 124-120. Lakers torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.