Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
124
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 29 | 29 | 34 | 117 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 26 | 33 | 33 | 124 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets outlasted the Lakers 124-117. Nets' scorers couldn't be contained. Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.