Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 24 | 23 | 33 | 105 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Knicks handled the Trail Blazers 120-105. Every possession went the Knicks way. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
