Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
115
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Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 34 | 36 | 31 | 129 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers took care of the Knicks 129-115. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.