Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
133
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 133 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Nuggets 133-124. Lakers' offense had its way with the Nuggets. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.