Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 28 | 27 | 38 | 119 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 31 | 23 | 38 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks outlasted the Lakers 127-119. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.