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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
122
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 30 30 27 39 126
New Jersey NetsNets 23 25 38 36 122

After Action Report

The Lakers survived the Nets 126-122. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.