Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 112 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 35 | 21 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers shocked the Nets 112-108. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.