Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 23 | 26 | 19 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Lakers 97-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nuggets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.