Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 34 | 28 | 30 | 126 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 31 | 35 | 36 | 132 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks edged the Lakers 132-126. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.