Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 27 | 26 | 34 | 104 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 22 | 33 | 22 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Lakers 105-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.