Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 38 | 15 | 30 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 30 | 25 | 36 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers squeaked past the Nuggets 119-114. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.