Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 105 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 18 | 18 | 33 | 22 | 91 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Lakers took care of the Knicks 105-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Knicks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · 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.