Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 35 | 29 | 33 | 131 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 21 | 19 | 29 | 96 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Lakers ran roughshod over the Knicks 131-96. Lakers' offense had its way with the Knicks. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.