Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 24 | 35 | 25 | 115 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 108 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Trail Blazers edged the Knicks 115-108. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.