Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 25 | 32 | 20 | 98 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 22 | 29 | 18 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Kings 98-96. The Kings couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Kings' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. 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
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.