Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
118
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 34 | 28 | 33 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Knicks 130-118. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.