Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Nuggets 104-100. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.