Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 103 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 23 | 29 | 33 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Lakers 113-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.