Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 21 | 32 | 29 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Knicks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 111-107. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.