Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 18 | 18 | 27 | 97 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 29 | 23 | 19 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Lakers 99-97. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nuggets. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; the Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.