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Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
113
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 35 | 26 | 25 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Knicks 116-113. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.