Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
121
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 28 | 21 | 40 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 21 | 33 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Knicks upended the Lakers 121-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.