Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 125 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 32 | 32 | 24 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers edged the Knicks 125-117. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.