BY THE NUMBERS

23

Lakers’ biggest lead of the game (after Shaquille O’Neal’s basket with 6:48 left in the second quarter).

2

Nets’ biggest lead of the game

(twice in opening two minutes

of first quarter).

.632

Lakers’ shooting percentage

(12 for 19) in 7:42 to open

the game.

.396

Lakers’ shooting percentage

(21 for 53) the rest of

the game.

24

Points that the Nets

scored off 16 Laker

turnovers.

11

Points that the Lakers

scored off 11 Net

turnovers.

25

Free throws attempted by the

Lakers in the fourth quarter,

making 15.

10

Free throws attempted by the

Nets in the fourth quarter,

making eight.

37.3

O’Neal’s scoring average

in the last three games,

all victories.

24.3

O’Neal’s scoring average

in the Lakers’ other

13 playoff games.