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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
116
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Chemistry Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
112
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 22 25 27 31 11 116
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 29 27 32 17 7 112

After Action Report

The Kings snuck past the Raptors 116-112 in overtime. The Raptors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Raptors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Raptors utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.