Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 34 | 20 | 30 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 29 | 20 | 24 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Nuggets rolled past the Lakers 114-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.