Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 14 | 18 | 27 | 89 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 21 | 23 | 35 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Nets ran roughshod over the Lakers 109-89. Nets' scorers couldn't be contained. Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.