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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.