Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
85
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
77
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 85 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 16 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 77 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the Lakers 85-77. The Nuggets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.