Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 31 | 32 | 37 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 29 | 26 | 46 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers downed the Knicks 132-122. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.