Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 22 | 40 | 21 | 114 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 35 | 22 | 17 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Knicks 114-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.