Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 26 | 16 | 22 | 89 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks held off the Lakers 98-89. Knicks' starting five clicked while the Lakers looked disjointed. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.