Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 31 | 21 | 31 | 107 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Knicks 107-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.