Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 12 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 92 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 35 | 27 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Lakers 117-92. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
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.