Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 124 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 17 | 24 | 20 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Knicks 124-96. Lakers torched the Knicks on the offensive end. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.