Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
88
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 23 | 18 | 36 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Knicks handled the Lakers 104-88. Every possession went the Knicks way. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.