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.