Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
121
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 102 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 35 | 26 | 35 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nets outlasted the Lakers 121-102. The Nets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.