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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
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Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
131
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 38 28 30 36 132
New Jersey NetsNets 27 38 38 28 131

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Lakers survived the Nets 132-131. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.