Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 18 | 35 | 28 | 112 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 26 | 20 | 29 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Nets 112-102. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.