Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 94 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 31 | 23 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Knicks 103-94. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.