Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 23 | 25 | 37 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 33 | 24 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Lakers 107-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.