Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 25 | 14 | 30 | 16 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 14 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Lakers 119-117 in overtime. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Lakers. Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
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.