Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
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Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
121
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 19 | 20 | 26 | 93 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 24 | 37 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Knicks ran roughshod over the Lakers 121-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.