Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
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New Jersey NetsNets
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 32 | 27 | 35 | 114 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 21 | 26 | 34 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Nets 114-111. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.