Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 41 | 31 | 22 | 120 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 23 | 32 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Kings 120-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.