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Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
103
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 29 35 24 27 115
Sacramento KingsKings 26 26 32 19 103

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Trail Blazers took care of the Kings 115-103. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.