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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
90
away
Chemistry Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
85
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 26 20 24 20 90
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 23 19 20 23 85

After Action Report

In Toronto, the Kings snuck past the Raptors 90-85. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. The Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Kings bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.