Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
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New York KnicksKnicks
94
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 98 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 25 | 18 | 26 | 94 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Knicks 98-94. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.