Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
87
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Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
137
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 10 | 31 | 28 | 87 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 35 | 30 | 39 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Knicks ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 137-87. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.