Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 101 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Knicks 101-87. Lakers torched the Knicks on the offensive end. The Lakers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.