Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
88
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 25 | 33 | 28 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers upended the Knicks 112-88. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.