Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 40 | 33 | 18 | 26 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 38 | 28 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Knicks 117-115. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Knicks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.