Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Cold
Denver NuggetsNuggets
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 21 | 34 | 32 | 114 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 27 | 18 | 29 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Lakers edged the Nuggets 114-106. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.