Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
131
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 40 | 31 | 34 | 26 | 131 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 15 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Knicks 131-100. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.