Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
140
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 45 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 140 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 35 | 37 | 33 | 131 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Lakers fended off the Nets 140-131. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.