Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 24 | 20 | 32 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 18 | 30 | 21 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Nets survived the Lakers 99-95. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nets. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.