Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
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Chemistry
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New York KnicksKnicks
132
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 96 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 39 | 28 | 36 | 29 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 132-96. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.