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Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
85
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 21 23 38 30 112
Sacramento KingsKings 10 23 25 27 85

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Trail Blazers demolished the Kings 112-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Trail Blazers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
  • Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.