Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
135
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
136
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 28 | 39 | 41 | 135 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 34 | 31 | 38 | 136 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers survived the Knicks 136-135. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.