Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
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New York KnicksKnicks
111
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 28 | 35 | 21 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Knicks 116-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.