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Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
112
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 32 32 33 24 121
New York KnicksKnicks 33 22 26 31 112

After Action Report

The Lakers outlasted the Knicks 121-112. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.