Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 39 | 23 | 34 | 19 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 28 | 22 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Nets snuck past the Lakers 115-112. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets sent shots into the fifth row all night; Nets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.