Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 122 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 108 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Lakers handled the Nets 122-108. Lakers' offense had its way with the Nets. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.