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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
115
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Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
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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.