Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 25 | 35 | 38 | 121 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 23 | 28 | 22 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers rolled past the Kings 121-101. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.