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nathan) are the champions!
Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 25 | 32 | 27 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the Lakers 117-105. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.