Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
138
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 42 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 138 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 31 | 27 | 15 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Knicks demolished the Lakers 138-101. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.