Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 102 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 36 | 29 | 25 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Knicks pulled away from the Trail Blazers 115-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; Knicks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.