Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers pulled away from the Knicks 120-106. Lakers' offense had its way with the Knicks. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.