Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 120 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Knicks 120-116. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.