Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Nets 117-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.