Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
129
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 19 | 30 | 26 | 104 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 39 | 29 | 35 | 26 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Lakers 129-104. Knicks torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.