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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
139
away
Chemistry Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 38 37 33 31 139
Denver NuggetsNuggets 26 36 32 25 119

After Action Report

The Lakers demolished the Nuggets 139-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.