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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
131
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 32 37 32 30 131
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 30 24 27 26 107

After Action Report

The Kings rolled past the Trail Blazers 131-107. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.

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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.