Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 31 | 23 | 31 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Knicks 116-113. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.