Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
68
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 68 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 13 | 25 | 30 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers buried the Nuggets 89-68. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Nuggets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.