Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 30 | 38 | 31 | 124 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Kings 124-116. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.