Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 32 | 26 | 29 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Knicks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 115-111. Knicks' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.