Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 39 | 24 | 18 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 29 | 41 | 29 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks outlasted the Lakers 124-112. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.