Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 35 | 27 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Knicks 113-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.