Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 87 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Kings 92-87. Trail Blazers' defense smothered the Kings all night. The Trail Blazers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Kings couldn't shake the cold spell. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.