Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
85
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 18 | 25 | 25 | 17 | 85 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 30 | 38 | 28 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Nuggets 129-85. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.