Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 127 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks outlasted the Lakers 127-117. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.