Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
146
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 146 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets demolished the Lakers 146-121. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.