Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 17 | 24 | 21 | 92 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers handled the Kings 106-92. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Kings are in a full-on tailspin. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.