Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
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Chemistry
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New York KnicksKnicks
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 98 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 126 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks blew the doors off the Lakers 126-98. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.