Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
142
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New York KnicksKnicks
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 38 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 142 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers demolished the Knicks 142-118. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers steamroller is in full effect right now. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.