Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 25 | 31 | 23 | 105 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Nets held off the Lakers 113-105. The Nets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Nets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode.
What tipped it
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.