Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 40 | 32 | 24 | 121 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 34 | 35 | 27 | 26 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Nets snuck past the Lakers 122-121. Nets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.