Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 17 | 21 | 28 | 87 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 22 | 33 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Knicks ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 122-87. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.