Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 33 | 24 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Nuggets 108-99. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.