Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 89 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 35 | 24 | 35 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Knicks 126-89. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. 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. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.