Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets took care of the Lakers 104-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.