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Kobe Bryant Shaquille O’Neal vs Patrick Ewing | Lakers vs New York Knicks | March 1,1998 | Full Game

March 1, 1998🔥 Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks (Full Game Highlights) 🔥 🏀 Final Score: Lakers 89, Knicks 101 📍 Madison Square Garden — New York City, New York In the March 1, 1998 matchup, the Lakers relied on Shaquille O’Neal’s inside dominance while their young perimeter players, including Kobe Bryant, added energy and transition scoring. The Knicks countered with a physical half-court style led by Patrick Ewing, keeping the game competitive early. In the second half, Los Angeles controlled the boards and pushed the pace, gradually pulling away to secure a convincing road victory. 🏀 Game Highlights: • The Knicks immediately slowed the tempo and forced a half-court game, preventing the young Lakers from running their transition offense. • Allan Houston got hot from mid-range and the perimeter, repeatedly scoring off screens and isolations to give New York control. • Shaquille O’Neal battled constant double-teams inside from Oakley, Mills, and Cummings, limiting easy post touches. • Young Kobe Bryant attacked aggressively off the bench, creating shots off the dribble and drawing defensive attention despite inconsistent shooting. • New York’s physical defense forced turnovers and tough jumpers, and the Lakers struggled to find offensive rhythm. • The Knicks maintained the lead late by executing in the half court and controlling the pace, sealing the win at Madison Square Garden. ⭐ Star Performances: Los Angeles Lakers • Shaquille O’Neal: 19 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST • Eddie Jones: 15 PTS, 5 REB • Kobe Bryant: 14 PTS, 5 REB New York Knicks • John Starks: 16 PTS, 7 REB • Allan Houston: 32 PTS, 5 REB • Larry Johnson: 8 PTS 📼 Why This Game Stands Out: This game is a snapshot of the young 1998 Lakers before the championship years. A 19-year-old Kobe Bryant was already getting real minutes at Madison Square Garden only weeks after starting the 1998 All-Star Game, while the veteran Knicks slowed the pace and turned it into a physical half-court battle that neutralized the Lakers’ transition offense. Allan Houston’s hot shooting and New York’s defense frustrated Shaq inside, showing how Eastern Conference playoff-style teams could grind down the fast West Coast roster — making it both an early Kobe-era MSG appearance and a preview of the tougher postseason basketball the Lakers were still learning to win. 🎯 Perfect For Fans Who Love: • A 19-year-old Kobe Bryant (#8) playing major minutes at Madison Square Garden • Late-90s Knicks grind-it-out defense and physical half-court basketball • Allan Houston and John Starks perimeter scoring nights • Shaquille O’Neal vs the Oakley/Mills/Cummings frontcourt physical interior play • Post-trade Lakers adjusting to a new rotation (after the Van Exel deal) • Classic NBC late-90s broadcast atmosphere and MSG crowd energy • The transitional Lakers era right before the Phil Jackson championship years #KobeBryant #Lakers #NBAFullGame #ShaquilleONeal #NewYorkKnicks #LakersVsKnicks #NBAClassic #NBATrowback #NBARetro #1998NBA #MadisonSquareGarden #90sNBA #VintageNBA #NBAHistory #FullGameReplay #ClassicGames #BasketballClassic #EarlyKobe #KobeShaqEra 📢 Copyright Disclaimer: All footage belongs to the NBA and its respective copyright holders. This upload is for historical, educational, and archival purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. If you’re a fan of NBA classics, Kobe Bryant highlights, or old-school basketball, this one’s for you. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more classic NBA games and legendary performances!