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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
104
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Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 23 21 30 30 104
Los Angeles LakersLakers 16 33 19 29 97

After Action Report

The Nets held off the Lakers 104-97. Nets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.