Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
68
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 20 | 29 | 26 | 100 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 22 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 68 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Nets 100-68. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Nets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.