Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
129
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 33 | 31 | 39 | 129 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 21 | 33 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks demolished the Lakers 129-97. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.