Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 22 | 40 | 31 | 13 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 30 | 14 | 38 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Kings snuck past the Trail Blazers 106-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Kings' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.