Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 120 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Kings 120-99. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.