Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 32 | 22 | 24 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Lakers 106-86. Every possession went the Knicks way. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.