Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 17 | 127 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 25 | 25 | 31 | 10 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Knicks 127-120 in overtime. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.