Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 103 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 33 | 30 | 22 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Lakers 110-103. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.