Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 36 | 30 | 27 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Knicks downed the Lakers 130-112. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Knicks' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.