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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
99
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 20 25 27 27 99
Los Angeles LakersLakers 25 17 36 28 106

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Lakers edged the Nets 106-99. Lakers torched the Nets on the offensive end. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Nets are in a full-on tailspin. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Nets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.