Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 109 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Knicks took care of the Trail Blazers 122-109. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.