Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
90
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 29 | 12 | 24 | 90 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 16 | 32 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Kings 104-90. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Trail Blazers' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.