Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 37 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 23 | 31 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Kings took care of the Trail Blazers 126-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.