Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
124
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 35 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 14 | 124 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 28 | 31 | 23 | 9 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Kings survived the Trail Blazers 124-119 in overtime. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Kings bench chemistry carried them.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.