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nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 102 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets edged the Lakers 108-102. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.