Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 20 | 24 | 30 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 32 | 39 | 25 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Nuggets 119-98. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.