Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 19 | 31 | 32 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 30 | 33 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Knicks 117-109. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.