Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 24 | 34 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Nuggets 108-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.