Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 112 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 11 | 33 | 38 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Nets 112-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Nets' 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.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.