Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 30 | 23 | 20 | 100 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 23 | 33 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets snuck past the Lakers 104-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Nets stayed locked in; Nets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.