Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 18 | 30 | 15 | 34 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 19 | 32 | 40 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers blew the doors off the Knicks 129-97. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.