Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 117 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 26 | 28 | 14 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Nets 117-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Nets.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.