Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 31 | 20 | 24 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the Lakers 102-95. Ugly basketball, but the Nuggets did just enough. The Nuggets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Nuggets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.