Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 31 | 22 | 35 | 105 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 17 | 27 | 24 | 35 | 103 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Knicks 105-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.