Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 115 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 23 | 31 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Lakers snuck past the Knicks 115-114. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.