Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 37 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 9 | 135 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 5 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Nets survived the Lakers 135-131 in overtime. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Nets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.