Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 14 | 35 | 20 | 27 | 96 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 25 | 30 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets fended off the Lakers 102-96. The Nets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.