Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 22 | 30 | 31 | 7 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 9 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers survived the Knicks 124-122 in overtime. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.