Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
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Chemistry
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New York KnicksKnicks
104
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 22 | 27 | 21 | 101 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Trail Blazers 104-101. Every possession went the Knicks way. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.