Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
137
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 39 | 33 | 35 | 24 | 131 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 40 | 30 | 30 | 37 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Trail Blazers 137-131. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.