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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.