Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 20 | 28 | 29 | 97 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Knicks demolished the Lakers 122-97. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.