Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 92 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 32 | 29 | 38 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers ran roughshod over the Nuggets 120-92. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.