Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 95 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 37 | 17 | 36 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nets buried the Lakers 117-95. Nets' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.