Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 29 | 35 | 42 | 126 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 16 | 26 | 24 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers demolished the Knicks 126-93. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.