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Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
108
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 25 27 37 19 108
Los Angeles LakersLakers 38 24 30 26 118

After Action Report

The Lakers took care of the Knicks 118-108. Lakers torched the Knicks on the offensive end. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.