Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 36 | 21 | 25 | 114 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Knicks fended off the Trail Blazers 123-114. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks are in a full-on tailspin.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.