Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 35 | 34 | 28 | 33 | 130 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Kings rolled past the Trail Blazers 130-106. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
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.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.