Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
Chemistry
Elite
Sacramento KingsKings
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 31 | 24 | 24 | 98 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 36 | 35 | 24 | 34 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Kings buried the Trail Blazers 129-98. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.