Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 98 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 27 | 37 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks ran roughshod over the Lakers 120-98. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.