Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 16 | 26 | 22 | 92 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 26 | 23 | 31 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Nuggets 98-92. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.