Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 14 | 124 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 24 | 23 | 36 | 6 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Knicks 124-116 in overtime. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers steamroller is in full effect right now. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.