Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 25 | 27 | 34 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 37 | 26 | 38 | 133 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 133-112. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.