Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers handled the Nuggets 110-98. Lakers' offense had its way with the Nuggets. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.