Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
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Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
114
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 18 | 27 | 22 | 97 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 31 | 23 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks pulled away from the Lakers 114-97. Knicks torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.