Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 24 | 19 | 39 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 27 | 24 | 39 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Nets 123-112. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.