Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 34 | 28 | 23 | 115 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Kings edged the Trail Blazers 122-115. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Kings came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.