Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 105 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Knicks 105-99. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; shots just aren't falling for the Knicks lately. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.