Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
140
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
137
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 28 | 33 | 27 | 11 | 11 | 140 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 37 | 25 | 31 | 11 | 8 | 137 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets squeaked past the Lakers 140-137 in double overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. The Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.