Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 122 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 21 | 37 | 20 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Knicks 122-100. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Knicks. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.