Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
140
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
135
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 30 | 36 | 41 | 140 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 35 | 29 | 30 | 41 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Nets 140-135. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Nets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Nets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.