Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Trail Blazers 126-120. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.