Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 99 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 104-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.