Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 38 | 30 | 26 | 15 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Kings pulled away from the Trail Blazers 109-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Kings came in with something to prove after a loss; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.