Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Nuggets 132-111. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
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.