Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 22 | 18 | 31 | 100 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets fended off the Lakers 107-100. Every possession went the Nuggets way. Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.