Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Knicks 117-115. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
