Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 16 | 27 | 25 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 22 | 33 | 16 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Lakers 102-97. Nuggets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.