Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers squeaked past the Nets 115-113. The tempo dragged the Nets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.