Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 35 | 29 | 26 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Lakers held off the Knicks 112-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
