Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
131
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 30 | 33 | 36 | 131 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets rolled past the Lakers 131-100. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.