Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 23 | 17 | 38 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 38 | 20 | 35 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Nets 129-98. The tempo dragged the Nets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.