Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
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New York KnicksKnicks
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 34 | 24 | 23 | 119 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 30 | 22 | 39 | 128 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks held off the Lakers 128-119. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Knicks' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.