Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
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New York KnicksKnicks
120
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 20 | 35 | 33 | 115 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 29 | 35 | 26 | 120 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks snuck past the Lakers 120-115. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.