Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 26 | 25 | 31 | 115 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Kings edged the Trail Blazers 123-115. Kings' scorers couldn't be contained. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.