Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 30 | 34 | 22 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers held off the Knicks 121-114. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' positional balance gave them a synergy edge.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.