Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 21 | 16 | 32 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 38 | 27 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Nets 116-98. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.