Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 106 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 23 | 19 | 28 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Knicks 106-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.