Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
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Chemistry
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New York KnicksKnicks
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 28 | 26 | 20 | 97 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 29 | 20 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Knicks fended off the Lakers 106-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.