Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 28 | 33 | 28 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 19 | 35 | 21 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Knicks 117-109. Trail Blazers torched the Knicks on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' 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.
- 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.