Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 5 | 47 | 19 | 97 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 32 | 20 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Nets 97-96. The tempo dragged the Nets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin.
What tipped it
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.