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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
112
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 24 29 29 30 112
Los Angeles LakersLakers 24 26 25 34 109

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Nets snuck past the Lakers 112-109. Nets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.