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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
121
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Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 27 25 37 32 121
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 31 25 25 31 112

After Action Report

The Kings fended off the Trail Blazers 121-112. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Kings bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.