Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 39 | 27 | 28 | 119 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 40 | 39 | 23 | 31 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Nets handled the Lakers 133-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. The Nets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.