Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 33 | 20 | 30 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 28 | 38 | 23 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets snuck past the Lakers 110-108. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.