Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 27 | 21 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Knicks 112-111. Lakers torched the Knicks on the offensive end. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.