Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 19 | 14 | 31 | 88 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 35 | 23 | 24 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Kings buried the Trail Blazers 113-88. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.