Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
126
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 29 | 30 | 35 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Trail Blazers 126-117. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.