Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 9 | 24 | 37 | 94 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 44 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Nets blew the doors off the Lakers 115-94. Nets' offense had its way with the Lakers. Shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.