Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
119
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Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 34 | 32 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Kings survived the Trail Blazers 119-118. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.