Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 23 | 35 | 31 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the Lakers 121-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.