Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
130
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 43 | 34 | 20 | 33 | 130 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 26 | 40 | 35 | 133 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Kings 133-130. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.