Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
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Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 124 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 38 | 28 | 35 | 130 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks edged the Trail Blazers 130-124. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.