Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 36 | 28 | 27 | 125 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the Knicks 125-106. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' stars took over and bent the game to their will; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.