Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 32 | 35 | 27 | 129 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Kings 129-127. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.