Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
139
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 29 | 38 | 23 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 30 | 49 | 36 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Knicks 139-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.