Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 25 | 32 | 27 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Nuggets 115-114. Lakers' offense had its way with the Nuggets. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.