Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
98
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 16 | 23 | 33 | 26 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Kings 105-98. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.