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.