Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
135
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 30 | 39 | 30 | 135 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 25 | 23 | 36 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets rolled past the Lakers 135-112. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.