Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
132
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 24 | 14 | 30 | 91 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 38 | 20 | 44 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Knicks 132-91. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.