Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 29 | 33 | 28 | 121 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 40 | 27 | 31 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Lakers 123-121. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.