Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 20 | 29 | 34 | 27 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Kings survived the Trail Blazers 110-107. Kings' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.