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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
123
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 27 42 29 25 123
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 29 24 33 117

After Action Report

The Nets fended off the Lakers 123-117. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets couldn't shake the cold spell; Nets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.