Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 121 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 22 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Nets 121-117. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.