Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 10 | 21 | 22 | 40 | 93 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 87 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Lakers held off the Nets 93-87. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Nets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.