Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 25 | 21 | 28 | 99 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 16 | 33 | 19 | 34 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 102-99. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.