Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 15 | 132 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 36 | 27 | 28 | 7 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Knicks 132-124 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.