Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 23 | 29 | 22 | 100 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 24 | 30 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Trail Blazers 103-100. Ugly basketball, but the Knicks did just enough. Knicks' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.