Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
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Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
125
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 30 | 25 | 31 | 116 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 35 | 24 | 33 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Kings held off the Trail Blazers 125-116. Kings' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.