Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 96 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 19 | 31 | 23 | 22 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Nuggets 96-95. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.