Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 24 | 30 | 33 | 115 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 31 | 28 | 36 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Knicks fended off the Trail Blazers 122-115. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.