Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 30 | 38 | 25 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks edged the Trail Blazers 122-116. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.