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Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
115
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Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
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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.