Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers took care of the Kings 116-104. Trail Blazers torched the Kings on the offensive end. Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.