Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
119
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 37 | 38 | 28 | 130 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 33 | 23 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Knicks 130-119. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Knicks locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.