Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 121 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 127 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks edged the Trail Blazers 127-121. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.