Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 31 | 29 | 20 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Nuggets downed the Lakers 121-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.