Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 132 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 38 | 34 | 36 | 18 | 126 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Lakers fended off the Nets 132-126. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Nets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.