Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 20 | 29 | 28 | 106 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 25 | 29 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Trail Blazers survived the Kings 106-105. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.