Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 28 | 19 | 23 | 95 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks outlasted the Trail Blazers 112-95. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.