Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 132 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 39 | 39 | 26 | 31 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Nets snuck past the Lakers 135-132. Nets' scorers couldn't be contained. Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.