Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 27 | 35 | 24 | 124 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 28 | 37 | 28 | 128 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks squeaked past the Lakers 128-124. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · 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.