Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 118 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 27 | 38 | 22 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Nets 118-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Nets.
What tipped it
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.