Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 109 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 20 | 31 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Nets 109-108. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Nets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.