Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 28 | 16 | 24 | 96 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks survived the Lakers 97-96. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. Knicks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.