Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
85
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 85 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Knicks demolished the Trail Blazers 119-85. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.