Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Knicks 112-104. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · 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.