Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
139
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 33 | 17 | 34 | 109 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 38 | 27 | 44 | 30 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Nets demolished the Lakers 139-109. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.