Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
85
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 85 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets rolled past the Lakers 112-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.