Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 26 | 19 | 29 | 111 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 30 | 29 | 19 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Knicks 111-102. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.