Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 89 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 25 | 31 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers rolled past the Knicks 120-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.