Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 19 | 22 | 31 | 92 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 32 | 39 | 25 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 131-92. Knicks torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.