Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 33 | 29 | 19 | 109 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 19 | 29 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Knicks 109-97. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.