Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
142
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 24 | 33 | 27 | 109 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 44 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 142 |
After Action Report
The Knicks ran roughshod over the Lakers 142-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
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.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.