Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 30 | 5 | 34 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers rolled past the Nuggets 132-98. Lakers torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.