Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 31 | 24 | 24 | 103 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the Lakers 117-103. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.