Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 96 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks handled the Trail Blazers 113-96. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.