Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 28 | 40 | 29 | 115 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Lakers downed the Nets 115-96. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. 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.