Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 21 | 27 | 16 | 86 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks demolished the Lakers 110-86. Every possession went the Knicks way. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.