Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
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Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 105 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets handled the Lakers 115-105. Nuggets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.