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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
118
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 22 35 33 28 118
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 26 29 32 113

After Action Report

The Nets snuck past the Lakers 118-113. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.