Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 30 | 24 | 31 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Kings outlasted the Trail Blazers 110-102. Every possession went the Kings way. Kings' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.