Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 31 | 24 | 27 | 102 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 28 | 18 | 32 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Trail Blazers 110-102. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.