Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 26 | 21 | 33 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Nets held off the Lakers 106-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.