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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
92
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 24 30 34 27 115
New Jersey NetsNets 27 19 27 19 92

After Action Report

The Lakers rolled past the Nets 115-92. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.