Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 104 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Kings survived the Trail Blazers 109-104. Every possession went the Kings way. The Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Kings' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.