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Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
116
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 21 31 26 31 8 117
New York KnicksKnicks 24 32 21 32 7 116

After Action Report

The Lakers squeaked past the Knicks 117-116 in overtime. Lakers torched the Knicks on the offensive end. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.