Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Nuggets 109-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.