Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 98 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Nets survived the Lakers 101-98. The Nets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Nets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.