Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
86
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Knicks buried the Trail Blazers 117-86. Every possession went the Knicks way. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.