Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 37 | 36 | 29 | 127 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets took care of the Lakers 127-111. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.