Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 25 | 32 | 27 | 7 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 14 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Knicks 132-125 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.