Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 34 | 29 | 31 | 122 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 30 | 36 | 33 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Lakers 126-122. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.
- 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.