Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 41 | 31 | 29 | 20 | 121 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 29 | 15 | 30 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Nets 121-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.