Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 28 | 30 | 21 | 110 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 22 | 17 | 30 | 95 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Lakers outlasted the Knicks 110-95. Lakers' offense had its way with the Knicks. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Knicks are in a full-on tailspin. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.