Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 28 | 43 | 35 | 129 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers rolled past the Knicks 129-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.