Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 17 | 26 | 21 | 94 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 29 | 21 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Nuggets 108-94. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.