Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 95 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Nuggets 101-95. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.