Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
94
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 22 | 34 | 29 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 19 | 36 | 22 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Knicks blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 115-94. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.