Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 39 | 29 | 22 | 126 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 31 | 26 | 37 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Knicks 126-122. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.