Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
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Chemistry
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New York KnicksKnicks
99
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 123 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 12 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Knicks 123-99. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.