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Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
away
Chemistry Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
98
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 30 24 21 18 93
New York KnicksKnicks 29 26 22 21 98

After Action Report

In New York, the Knicks survived the Lakers 98-93. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. Knicks' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.