Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
138
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
137
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 29 | 25 | 37 | 13 | 138 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 26 | 37 | 27 | 12 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Knicks 138-137 in overtime. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.