Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 34 | 22 | 34 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the Lakers 116-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.