Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
139
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 125 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 39 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets took care of the Lakers 139-125. Nuggets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.