Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 20 | 28 | 24 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Nuggets 105-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.