Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 123 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 22 | 29 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Kings pulled away from the Trail Blazers 123-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Kings bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.