Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 23 | 31 | 37 | 115 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 20 | 18 | 38 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Knicks 115-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.