Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 25 | 29 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Kings edged the Trail Blazers 115-106. Every possession went the Kings way. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Kings; Kings' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.