Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 40 | 14 | 19 | 25 | 98 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 26 | 35 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Kings buried the Trail Blazers 121-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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.
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.