Heat are the champions!
  1. Lobby
  2. Draft
  3. Preseason
  4. Season
  5. Playoffs
Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 31 28 23 27 109
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 25 29 32 31 117

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers fended off the Kings 117-109. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.