Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 24 | 27 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets handled the Lakers 114-101. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Lakers. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.