Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
103
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Chemistry
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 35 | 27 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Knicks 116-103. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.