Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 34 | 22 | 37 | 129 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 129-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.