Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
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Chemistry
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New York KnicksKnicks
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 119 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 32 | 27 | 37 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Knicks 119-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.