Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 25 | 35 | 24 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 28 | 36 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Knicks 117-115. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.