Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 27 | 34 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Knicks 113-105. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.