Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 25 | 16 | 23 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 31 | 27 | 19 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Nuggets 100-97. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.