Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 110 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 34 | 23 | 22 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Knicks 110-107. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.