Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 42 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 132 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 36 | 29 | 13 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Lakers 132-109. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.