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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
113
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 28 37 18 34 117
New Jersey NetsNets 27 33 21 32 113

After Action Report

The Lakers survived the Nets 117-113. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; second-chance points piled up for the Nets. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.