Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 30 | 32 | 39 | 131 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks took care of the Lakers 131-117. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.