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Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
109
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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.