Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 123 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Lakers squeaked past the Nets 123-120. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.