Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 28 | 34 | 21 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets fended off the Lakers 119-113. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nuggets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.