Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Nuggets snuck past the Lakers 117-114. Nuggets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Nuggets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.