Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 25 | 33 | 37 | 121 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 35 | 27 | 22 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers edged the Kings 121-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.