Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 116 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 22 | 32 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers knocked off the Kings 116-113. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers are in a full-on tailspin; the Kings looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Kings · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.