Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 29 | 34 | 24 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Nets 117-112. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.