Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 19 | 18 | 26 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 15 | 28 | 38 | 35 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers downed the Knicks 116-98. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Knicks. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; 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 · 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.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.