Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Trail Blazers 118-114. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.