Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 21 | 36 | 37 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 27 | 30 | 40 | 135 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers downed the Nuggets 135-125. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.