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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
118
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 33 23 32 16 104
New Jersey NetsNets 27 29 35 27 118

After Action Report

In New Jersey, the Nets downed the Lakers 118-104. Nets' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.