Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 107 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 25 | 34 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks handled the Lakers 125-107. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.