Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
103
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 25 | 24 | 34 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Knicks 115-103. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.