Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
137
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 46 | 33 | 26 | 137 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 37 | 22 | 33 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers buried the Knicks 137-113. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Knicks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.