Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 18 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 86 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Nuggets 115-86. Lakers' offense had its way with the Nuggets. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Nuggets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.