Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 127 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 31 | 33 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Nuggets 127-116. Lakers torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.