Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
120
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Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 31 | 33 | 21 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 25 | 34 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 120-116. Knicks torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.