Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 96 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Kings fended off the Trail Blazers 105-96. The Kings won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.