Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
96
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 35 | 23 | 44 | 128 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 28 | 13 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Knicks 128-96. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.