Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
126
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 26 | 28 | 44 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Knicks demolished the Trail Blazers 126-99. Knicks' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.