Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
135
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 123 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 40 | 19 | 42 | 135 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks outlasted the Lakers 135-123. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Shots just aren't falling for the Knicks lately; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.