Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 26 | 43 | 23 | 119 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 40 | 32 | 26 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Knicks downed the Lakers 133-119. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.