Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 119 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 9 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Lakers snuck past the Nuggets 119-114 in overtime. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.