Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 25 | 15 | 24 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Knicks buried the Trail Blazers 113-90. Knicks torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.