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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
129
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 31 36 31 31 129
Los Angeles LakersLakers 24 32 33 27 116

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Nets pulled away from the Lakers 129-116. Nets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Lakers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.