Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 18 | 25 | 31 | 25 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 31 | 37 | 23 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers buried the Nets 124-99. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.