Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 28 | 33 | 25 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 29 | 40 | 26 | 129 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers handled the Knicks 129-118. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.