Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 12 | 24 | 29 | 10 | 106 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 9 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Knicks 106-105 in overtime. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · 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.