Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 28 | 28 | 36 | 124 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 32 | 29 | 18 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Nets 124-103. The tempo dragged the Nets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; fresh off a statement win, the Nets stayed locked in. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.