Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 105 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 110 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks snuck past the Trail Blazers 110-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.