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Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
127
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 27 36 33 31 127
Los Angeles LakersLakers 28 37 29 35 129

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Nuggets 129-127. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • 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.