Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 31 | 30 | 23 | 113 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 32 | 40 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Nets squeaked past the Lakers 118-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Nets stayed locked in; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.