Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 29 | 18 | 20 | 93 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers took care of the Nuggets 104-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.