Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 109 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks outlasted the Lakers 115-109. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.