Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
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New York KnicksKnicks
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 32 | 26 | 24 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks survived the Lakers 117-112. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.