Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 35 | 23 | 15 | 101 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 32 | 21 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Kings snuck past the Trail Blazers 104-101. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Kings; the Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.