Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 41 | 33 | 22 | 28 | 124 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 38 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Kings 124-121. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.