Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 105 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 35 | 29 | 33 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Knicks buried the Trail Blazers 131-105. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.