Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 92 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 39 | 31 | 34 | 29 | 133 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers rolled past the Nuggets 133-92. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nuggets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Nuggets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.