Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 29 | 39 | 29 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers demolished the Knicks 124-99. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.