Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
131
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 25 | 34 | 25 | 12 | 127 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 24 | 34 | 30 | 16 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Nets survived the Lakers 131-127 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. Nets' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Nets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.