Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
145
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 48 | 18 | 30 | 126 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 40 | 35 | 34 | 145 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Nuggets 145-126. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.