Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 33 | 16 | 33 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 23 | 30 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Knicks downed the Trail Blazers 109-97. Every possession went the Knicks way. The Knicks steamroller is in full effect right now; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.